gallbladder removal recovery?

yellowtulips80 · May 2012

So it appears I am going to have to have my gallbladder removed. It totally sucks because now we can't go to the beach like we wanted to.

Anyway, How long did it take you to recover? How long before you were able to pick up say a 15ish lb 4 month old? The nurse I asked all these questions said I'd be up and at it in a few days but I don't I believe her. Any other advice would be much appreciated. Now I just hope I can make it to surgery day without another one of those awful attacks.

slwprincess · May 2012

My mom had hers done a few years ago and she really was out shopping at the outlet mall like 2-3 days later. Of course, we both have a high tolerance for pain so maybe she's not a good example?? But really, I don't remember it being that big of a deal at all- she was a little sore afterwards but nothing major.

kbowman78 · May 2012

I've had a few people I know get the surgery and they were feeling much better within a couple days to a week. I'm not sure about when you would be able to pick up the baby though. Good luck on your surgery. I hope it helps you feel better

scarlet115 · May 2012

I had mine removed 6 months after my c-section. I had just started feeling better from the c section and bam- gallbladder attacks. I was in the hospital for a week- I got a high fever on the 3rd day and had to stay. I was in a lot of pain from it..but I have heard stories of others who are better in a few days. It took about 2-3 weeks to feel completely better- my twins were 6 months old at the time and I was able to hold them and feed/change them. I remember one of the worst parts was the gas pains!!! Good luck. It is MUCH better than those attacks!

LilyyPanda · June 2012

I had mine removed last year, and the doctor usually tells you not to lift over a certain amount (usually 20lbs) for about 6-8 weeks! I was able to move around just fine after a week or 2 with little pain though, so it's really not too bad.

This is as long as they're doing laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Which is what they normally do now, I believe! So you should be fine

MrsBrandiGreene · June 2012

I had my gallbladder removed in February.....easiest surgery ever! Laproscopic, on my way home within a few hours. I was back at work two days later....scars looked like scratches within a few weeks. I wasnt supposed to lift over 20 pounds for about 4 weeks, but I honestly could have after a week or so. The worst part of the entire process for me was coming out of anesthesia....it makes me nauseous. Easy easy easy

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